In July 2026, Shuliy shipped one chili drying machine to a food processing company in Brazil. The equipment was a 10-cart hot air drying room with a diesel burner, designed to dry red chili peppers for the local spice market.
The customer had been relying on open-air sun drying, which caused uneven moisture, mold losses, and production delays during the rainy season. After evaluating several suppliers, the company chose Shuliy’s drying room for chili because of its sealed chamber, diesel burner compatibility, and simple operation.
Customer Background
The buyer is a chili processing plant located in southeastern Brazil. The company sources fresh red chili from local farms, then dries, grinds, and packages the product for wholesale spice distributors and food manufacturers.
Before this purchase, the plant used concrete drying yards and solar exposure. This method worked during dry weather but failed during the rainy season, when humidity often caused batch spoilage. The management decided to invest in an industrial chili dryer to stabilize output and improve product quality for export.
Customer Requirements
The customer needed a drying solution that met four conditions:
- Reliable all-weather operation: The machine had to work during humid and rainy periods.
- Diesel heat source: Diesel fuel was cheaper and more available than electricity at the customer’s location.
- Medium batch capacity: Enough to handle daily harvest volumes from multiple farms.
- Simple maintenance: The plant had limited in-house technical staff.
They also required 380V/50Hz/3-phase power compatibility and a compact layout that fit inside their existing processing building.
Shuliy Solution
Shuliy recommended a 10-cart hot air drying room with a Baite diesel burner. This chili dryer uses forced hot-air circulation inside a sealed chamber, so drying is not affected by outside weather.
The diesel burner was selected because it provides stable high temperatures at a lower fuel cost than electric heating in the customer’s region. The PLC control system allows operators to set temperature, humidity, and drying time, then run the cycle automatically.
Compared with sun drying, the sealed chili drying machine reduces moisture variation, prevents contamination, and shortens the drying cycle from several days to 8–14 hours per batch.
Technical Parameters
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 10-Cart Hot Air Drying Room |
| Model Reference | SL-10 |
| Voltage | 380V, 50Hz, 3-phase |
| Total Power | 7 kW |
| Heat Source | Diesel burner |
| Burner Brand | Baite |
| Chamber Dimensions | 10,000 × 2,200 × 2,500 mm |
| Drying Crews / Carts | 10 |
| Batch Capacity | 1,200–2,500 kg fresh chili |
| Drying Temperature | 50–75°C (adjustable) |
| Control System | PLC with automatic temperature and humidity control |
| Quantity Supplied | 1 unit |
The 10-cart configuration gives the customer enough capacity to process peak harvest volumes while keeping the footprint compact.
Delivery and Installation
The machine was packed in a plywood case suitable for sea freight and shipped from China to a Brazilian port in July 2026. Total door-to-port transit time was approximately 35 days.
After arrival, Shuliy provided:
- English installation manual
- Electrical wiring diagram
- Operation video
- Online technical support
Because the drying room arrived mostly pre-assembled, the customer’s team completed the on-site installation within two days. Shuliy’s engineer connected remotely to guide the first test run and confirm temperature settings.
After-Sales Service
Shuliy’s support package for this project included:
- 1-year warranty on the main machine and electrical components
- Lifetime technical assistance by phone, video, and email
- Spare parts recommendation list, including burner nozzles, fans, and sensors
- Remote troubleshooting within 24 hours of reported issues
The customer also received a recommended maintenance schedule to keep the diesel burner and circulating fans running efficiently.
Results and Cooperation with Shuliy
After commissioning, the customer reported three main improvements:
- Stable moisture control: Batch-to-batch moisture variation dropped significantly.
- Less spoilage: Rainy-season losses decreased because drying moved indoors.
- Higher product value: The dried chili color and flavor improved, allowing the company to negotiate better prices with buyers.
The plant manager confirmed that the chili drying machine paid back its investment within the first processing season through increased throughput and reduced waste.
Based on this experience, the customer is now discussing a second unit with Shuliy for the next harvest season.
Start Your Chili Drying Project
If you process chili, peppers, or spices and need a reliable chili dryer, Shuliy can recommend the right drying room or continuous dryer for your capacity and budget.
Contact us today for a free quote and project layout design.
